Publications by authors named "Nissy Ag Patteril"
Emerg Microbes Infect
June 2016
Article Synopsis
- Antibodies for West Nile virus (WNV) were found in dromedaries in various regions, but this study is the first to isolate WNV from a dromedary calf in Dubai.
- Genome sequencing showed that this WNV belongs to lineage 1a and had unique genetic characteristics compared to other strains in the Middle East.
- Key mutations linked to increased pathogenicity and neuroinvasiveness were identified in the virus' proteins, suggesting that dromedaries could be new reservoirs for WNV, raising concerns about potential infection sources.
